“I know she is crying. Her tears fall on the wrong side, into the bottomless well inside her.”
Book:Mornings in Jenin
Quote by Susan Abulhawa
Work
Mornings in Jenin
Mornings in Jenin is a fictional narrative that delves into the lives of its characters amidst the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The story is centered in the village of Jenin, where the author examines the dynamics of family relationships and the impact of political turmoil on individual lives. more
Author
Susan Abulhawa
Susan Abulhawa (born 1970) is a Palestinian-American writer and human rights activist. She is best known for her novel 'Mornings in Jenin', which explores the impact of the 1948 Nakba on a Palestinian family. Her work focuses on Palestinian identity, exile, and resistance, blending personal narrative with historical context. Abulhawa also founded the nonprofit 'Palestine Children's Relief Fund', supporting children in Gaza. Her writing and activism have gained international recognition, though her stance has sparked debate. more
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